Senior Bioprocess Scientist DSP

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

ABOUT US

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world Healthier, cleaner and Safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Downstream Processing (DSP) Scientist to join our outstanding team in Brisbane.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary education in a science or engineering-based field (i.e., biopharmaceuticals manufacture, biotechnology, process technology).
• Very good knowledge in a cGMP environment.
• Specific knowledge of downstream processing such as chromatography protein purification, virus inactivation, virus filtration, ultrafiltration and diafiltration, and formulation.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Good communication, flexibility, reliability, and assertiveness.
• Responsible and proactive.
• This role may require you to be on shift or on call. Should this be a requirement, there will be remuneration as per the Company’s policy.
  We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for demand planning and inventory management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us.
  Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

• Fully trained and independently complete DSP unit operations with the applicable production protocols and planning schedules, in a clean room environment under cGMP conditions.
• Identify and communicate practical problems to the responsible person, demonstrating a proactive attitude and personal initiative.
• Contribute to DSP functions, such as maintaining production suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data, as well as closing out batch record and material reconciliation in accordance with site SOPs and policies.
• Perform equipment maintenance and testing related to technical skills of DSP Senior Bioprocess Scientist. Support and implement new procedures and/or equipment in the OPS department in consultation with other owners and users.
• Revise and author batch records, SOPs, and logbooks.
• Complete validation protocols for which a DSP Bioprocess Scientist skill is required.
• Adhere to Patheon cGMP Quality Management System and the Patheon EH&S requirements.
• Lead investigations for minor and major deviations, proposing and implementing corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely closure of deviation reports and change controls.
• Implement lean (OE) initiatives and continuous improvements.
• Contribute to the transfer and understanding of specific new technologies to DSP.
• Connect with suppliers about issues of a technical nature.